Shahana Hanif
@shahanafrombk.bsky.social
Brooklyn elected official getting things done. Working Families Party endorsed.
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Shahana Hanif
@shahanafrombk.bsky.social
· Jun 25
Thank you, Brooklyn! Getting to represent the neighborhoods that raised me is the greatest privilege of my life.
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Honored to join Israelis for Peace, @standing-together.bsky.social, and @bradlander.bsky.social. We mourn, we pray, and we stand united — Jewish, Muslim, Palestinian, Israeli New Yorkers — demanding compassion, courage, and real leadership. We keep the hope of peace alive by showing up together.
November 19, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Honored to join Israelis for Peace, @standing-together.bsky.social, and @bradlander.bsky.social. We mourn, we pray, and we stand united — Jewish, Muslim, Palestinian, Israeli New Yorkers — demanding compassion, courage, and real leadership. We keep the hope of peace alive by showing up together.
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Huge moment today: Intro 1076 was heard in committee! This bill ensures MENA-owned businesses are finally counted and can qualify for M/WBE certification if disparities are found. Now let’s get it passed!
November 18, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Huge moment today: Intro 1076 was heard in committee! This bill ensures MENA-owned businesses are finally counted and can qualify for M/WBE certification if disparities are found. Now let’s get it passed!
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Thank you to all the volunteers who joined, and to AYSAB, Brooklyn Resisters, Carroll Gardens Association, Hand in Hand, @bkindivisible.bsky.social, Kolot Chayeinu, and the Refugee Task Force of Congregation Beth Elohim.
November 17, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Thank you to all the volunteers who joined, and to AYSAB, Brooklyn Resisters, Carroll Gardens Association, Hand in Hand, @bkindivisible.bsky.social, Kolot Chayeinu, and the Refugee Task Force of Congregation Beth Elohim.
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On Saturday with @bradlander.bsky.social, @cmrestler.bsky.social, and @cmalexaaviles.bsky.social, we launched a Know Your Rights canvass, and spoke with local workers and employers to help them prepare for how to respond to potential ICE actions.
November 17, 2025 at 10:39 PM
On Saturday with @bradlander.bsky.social, @cmrestler.bsky.social, and @cmalexaaviles.bsky.social, we launched a Know Your Rights canvass, and spoke with local workers and employers to help them prepare for how to respond to potential ICE actions.
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I joined the Carroll Gardens Association to launch their Raise the Rates pilot in our 39th District, a campaign to set a fair minimum wage for nannies at $30/hour. Right now, no minimum wage exists for this essential workforce. Nannies are organizing, and together we’re fighting for $30.
November 15, 2025 at 8:26 PM
I joined the Carroll Gardens Association to launch their Raise the Rates pilot in our 39th District, a campaign to set a fair minimum wage for nannies at $30/hour. Right now, no minimum wage exists for this essential workforce. Nannies are organizing, and together we’re fighting for $30.
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JFREJers at SOMOS today joined MDCNY, DRUM, @cmshahanahanif.bsky.social and more for a Jummah Prayer and food distribution in Puerto Rico! “
November 7, 2025 at 7:31 PM
JFREJers at SOMOS today joined MDCNY, DRUM, @cmshahanahanif.bsky.social and more for a Jummah Prayer and food distribution in Puerto Rico! “
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Almost stayed home today after a long day week, but decided to canvass anyway… had so much fun meeting folks (and other librarians!) excited about making NYC a better place for us all!
+ a fun surprise from @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social and @shahanafrombk.bsky.social
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+ a fun surprise from @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social and @shahanafrombk.bsky.social
💙
September 20, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Almost stayed home today after a long day week, but decided to canvass anyway… had so much fun meeting folks (and other librarians!) excited about making NYC a better place for us all!
+ a fun surprise from @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social and @shahanafrombk.bsky.social
💙
+ a fun surprise from @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social and @shahanafrombk.bsky.social
💙
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City council member @shahanafrombk.bsky.social and @bradlander.bsky.social getting out the vote!
November 4, 2025 at 11:08 PM
City council member @shahanafrombk.bsky.social and @bradlander.bsky.social getting out the vote!
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Also of import from last nights election:
The two Councilmembers who had the most total votes throughout the whole City were @shahanafrombk.bsky.social and Crystal Hudson:
Shahana Hanif - 53,139
Crystal Hudson - 53,011
No one else crossed 50k
The two Councilmembers who had the most total votes throughout the whole City were @shahanafrombk.bsky.social and Crystal Hudson:
Shahana Hanif - 53,139
Crystal Hudson - 53,011
No one else crossed 50k
November 5, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Also of import from last nights election:
The two Councilmembers who had the most total votes throughout the whole City were @shahanafrombk.bsky.social and Crystal Hudson:
Shahana Hanif - 53,139
Crystal Hudson - 53,011
No one else crossed 50k
The two Councilmembers who had the most total votes throughout the whole City were @shahanafrombk.bsky.social and Crystal Hudson:
Shahana Hanif - 53,139
Crystal Hudson - 53,011
No one else crossed 50k
To be a successful working-class woman of color comes with the territory of erasure. I’m sure the kids will find me the way I found Begum Rokeya among others.
And it’s just infuriating to see Shahana Hanif’s story be ignored, particularly in this moment. This won’t be the last time I rant about this, but I’ve read more about losing (almost all male) Muslim candidates than I have about the most successful Muslim woman in the history of NYC politics.
November 7, 2025 at 10:08 PM
To be a successful working-class woman of color comes with the territory of erasure. I’m sure the kids will find me the way I found Begum Rokeya among others.
Without question, one of the hardest things I’ve taken on.
In 2021 a single, Muslim, Bangladeshi young woman raised in Kensington got elected to the NY City Council in D39, the district that de Blasio and Lander had represented. Her name is Shahana Hanif and she won re-election in 2025 with a remarkable 70% of the vote against seriously funded opposition.
November 7, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Without question, one of the hardest things I’ve taken on.
I'm truly in awe watching our community grow into our political power. They can't ignore us anymore!
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
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Amid attacks on his faith, Zohran Mamdani excites Muslim, South Asian voters
The frontrunner is turning out Muslim and South Asian New Yorkers in historic numbers, while facing attacks on his faith and background.
www.usatoday.com
October 30, 2025 at 2:30 AM
I'm truly in awe watching our community grow into our political power. They can't ignore us anymore!
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
The contagious energy from the No Kings rally has really carried me through a trying political week. Knowing that so many neighbors are mobilized against the callous and cruel White House keeps me fired up in this fight!
October 24, 2025 at 11:55 PM
The contagious energy from the No Kings rally has really carried me through a trying political week. Knowing that so many neighbors are mobilized against the callous and cruel White House keeps me fired up in this fight!
I grew up surrounded by saris. They’ve always been a part of my identity and they are part of New York’s history, too. I’m honored that the one I wore to my swearing-in is featured in the new exhibit at @NYHistory. New York Sari is on view through April!
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/14/s...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/14/s...
The Sari as Art, and Political Statement
www.nytimes.com
October 24, 2025 at 9:40 PM
I grew up surrounded by saris. They’ve always been a part of my identity and they are part of New York’s history, too. I’m honored that the one I wore to my swearing-in is featured in the new exhibit at @NYHistory. New York Sari is on view through April!
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/14/s...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/14/s...
Brooklyn is with you, AG!
This isn’t about me. It’s about all of us.
It’s about a justice system which has been weaponized. A justice system which has been used as a tool of revenge.
My faith is strong. I have belief in the justice system and the rule of law.
It’s about a justice system which has been weaponized. A justice system which has been used as a tool of revenge.
My faith is strong. I have belief in the justice system and the rule of law.
October 24, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Brooklyn is with you, AG!
Today ICE arrested New Yorkers in a shameful raid on Canal Street.
I joined my colleagues outside of Federal Plaza to call for Mayor Adams to STAND UP for New York immigrants and REMOVE ICE from NYC.
We are a sanctuary city and we will protect our neighbors. #ICEOutofNY
I joined my colleagues outside of Federal Plaza to call for Mayor Adams to STAND UP for New York immigrants and REMOVE ICE from NYC.
We are a sanctuary city and we will protect our neighbors. #ICEOutofNY
October 22, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Today ICE arrested New Yorkers in a shameful raid on Canal Street.
I joined my colleagues outside of Federal Plaza to call for Mayor Adams to STAND UP for New York immigrants and REMOVE ICE from NYC.
We are a sanctuary city and we will protect our neighbors. #ICEOutofNY
I joined my colleagues outside of Federal Plaza to call for Mayor Adams to STAND UP for New York immigrants and REMOVE ICE from NYC.
We are a sanctuary city and we will protect our neighbors. #ICEOutofNY
Feeling powered up after our canvass launch for @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social in Park Slope with AM Bobby Carroll! Early voting starts 10/25 – it's on us to elect a mayor who truly cares about working New Yorkers and never backs down 🦾
October 21, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Feeling powered up after our canvass launch for @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social in Park Slope with AM Bobby Carroll! Early voting starts 10/25 – it's on us to elect a mayor who truly cares about working New Yorkers and never backs down 🦾
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Proud to join @cmrestler.bsky.social, @agounardes.bsky.social, @joannesimonbk52.bsky.social , and @repdangoldman.bsky.social in demanding a ban on nonessential flights from heliports in New York City! What our neighborhoods experienced during the Ryder Cup was completely unacceptable.
October 20, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Proud to join @cmrestler.bsky.social, @agounardes.bsky.social, @joannesimonbk52.bsky.social , and @repdangoldman.bsky.social in demanding a ban on nonessential flights from heliports in New York City! What our neighborhoods experienced during the Ryder Cup was completely unacceptable.
Come join me tomorrow night at Parklife for DEBATE NIGHT IN GOWANUS as we watch the people’s champ @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social take on the two Republican nominees!
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October Mayoral Debate Watch Parties (10/16 and 10/22)
Watch DSA-endorsed mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani take on the rest of the field in the Mayoral debates! After a resounding victory in the Democratic primary, Zohran is our best chance to build an a...
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October 15, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Come join me tomorrow night at Parklife for DEBATE NIGHT IN GOWANUS as we watch the people’s champ @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social take on the two Republican nominees!
actionnetwork.org/event_campai...
actionnetwork.org/event_campai...
With @bradlander.bsky.social, @jumaane.bsky.social, and @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social, I was honored to speak at a vigil organized by Israelis for Peace — mourning Hamas’s horrific attacks on October 7, and the ongoing genocide in Gaza. May we soon have peace, for Palestinians and for Israelis.
October 10, 2025 at 12:32 AM
With @bradlander.bsky.social, @jumaane.bsky.social, and @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social, I was honored to speak at a vigil organized by Israelis for Peace — mourning Hamas’s horrific attacks on October 7, and the ongoing genocide in Gaza. May we soon have peace, for Palestinians and for Israelis.
MSG has spent thousands against me for saying this, but I won’t back down. Commercial facial recognition is creepy and dangerous. It needs to be banned.
At @nygroove.nyc, James Dolan's tenure has been shot through with a "culture of paranoia." Once MSG installed facial recognition tech, he scaled up. Now a lawsuit reveals just how far he'll go to target his perceived enemies. In Dolan's mind, he has so, so many enemies nygroove.nyc/james-dolan-...
How MSG became Maximum Spy Garden under Knicks owner James Dolan
For 25 years, MSG has been shot through with a 'culture of paranoia' that stems straight from the owner's box
nygroove.nyc
October 3, 2025 at 8:56 PM
MSG has spent thousands against me for saying this, but I won’t back down. Commercial facial recognition is creepy and dangerous. It needs to be banned.
I’m proud that Democrats across the country are holding firm against the GOP’s shameful attacks on our healthcare. When we fight, we win!
We believe healthcare is a right for every American.
But starting today, millions of people will be notified that they are being priced out of their insurance thanks to Republican policies.
Enough is enough. The GOP may shut down the government, but we will stand tall for YOU.
But starting today, millions of people will be notified that they are being priced out of their insurance thanks to Republican policies.
Enough is enough. The GOP may shut down the government, but we will stand tall for YOU.
October 3, 2025 at 5:09 PM
I’m proud that Democrats across the country are holding firm against the GOP’s shameful attacks on our healthcare. When we fight, we win!
I was honored to have been invited by Jewish constituents to join a Yizkor ceremony yesterday in Brooklyn. I was deeply moved by the rituals that reminded us: every life, a universe
Happening now: Hundreds of rabbis and Jewish community members gather in Brooklyn for a mass public memorial service on Yom Kippur, demanding a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and for the U.S. to stop arming Israel.
October 3, 2025 at 4:08 PM
I was honored to have been invited by Jewish constituents to join a Yizkor ceremony yesterday in Brooklyn. I was deeply moved by the rituals that reminded us: every life, a universe
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The antisemitic attack in Manchester at a synagogue on Yom Kippur is a horrific assault on our shared humanity. Jewish communities must be able to worship without fear of violence. My prayers are with the victims, their families, and all who are mourning this devastating tragedy.
October 3, 2025 at 2:21 PM
The antisemitic attack in Manchester at a synagogue on Yom Kippur is a horrific assault on our shared humanity. Jewish communities must be able to worship without fear of violence. My prayers are with the victims, their families, and all who are mourning this devastating tragedy.
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We also need to pass @shahanafrombk.bsky.social's New York City Trust Act, which would allow individuals to sue if city agencies violate their rights as immigrants.
www.immigrantdefenseproject.org/ice-out-nyc-2/
www.immigrantdefenseproject.org/ice-out-nyc-2/
ICE OUT! NYC - Immigrant Defense Project
www.immigrantdefenseproject.org
September 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM
We also need to pass @shahanafrombk.bsky.social's New York City Trust Act, which would allow individuals to sue if city agencies violate their rights as immigrants.
www.immigrantdefenseproject.org/ice-out-nyc-2/
www.immigrantdefenseproject.org/ice-out-nyc-2/